Financial Analyst

Overview

This full-time, entry-level Financial Analyst role is remote within the United States.

The employer seeks an entry-level analyst who enjoys investigating details and communicating clearly. The position supports budgeting, expense analysis, and financial reporting through defined assignments.

You can demonstrate required skills through academic work, personal projects, or internships; prior full-time analyst employment is not required.

Responsibilities

• Keep supporting files and model assumptions organized so colleagues can follow your calculations.
• Gather figures from approved records and review them for missing information or inconsistencies.
• Update budget and forecast worksheets using documented assumptions.
• Prepare actual-versus-budget comparisons and explain material differences in revenue or spending.
• Assist with recurring financial reports, including checking formulas and supporting schedules.
• Help investigate discrepancies by tracing figures to their source and requesting clarification.

Requirements

• Foundational knowledge of accounting concepts and the relationship between income statements, balance sheets, and cash-flow statements.
• Familiarity with Excel formulas, lookup functions, and pivot tables.
• Ability to work carefully with numerical information and explain calculations.
• Good organization, written communication, and attention to deadlines.
• Understanding of the importance of handling financial information confidentially.

Relevant study in finance, accounting, economics, or a related subject is helpful. Academic budgeting and financial modeling projects are useful examples.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $65,000–$85,000 USD

Location

• Remote — United States

Desired Skills and Experience

Microsoft Excel; Budgeting; Forecasting; Variance Analysis; Financial Reporting; Financial Modeling; Accounting Fundamentals; Financial Statements; Data Reconciliation; Communication